US Bridges

Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 12 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 32709

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConnecticut Ave
CrossesJoplin CR
LocationS 12 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 220
Coordinates37.07722, -94.49417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Connecticut Ave over Joplin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.